This Ranch-Style Home Puts The Northaven Trail at Your Back Door

There are so many reasons Ranch-style homes have become the most sought-after houses in Dallas, but the main reason is that they work beautifully for family living.

When the uniquely American Ranch-style house was created by Cliff May in San Diego, California, he designed it with families and the climate in mind. With year-round sunshine and beautiful surroundings, it seemed natural to connect homes to their landscape with plenty of windows and easy access to the backyard.

Comfort, relaxation, and privacy were paramount, and consequently, the ranch design became the most popular style of home in America. They are accessible, versatile, and timeless. In other words, you simply cannot go wrong, and when you find one, you need to grab it!

And have we found one for you! This 3,257-square-foot Ranch-style home follows May’s design principles, but there is so much more here than meets the eye. You get more than just a great house because the property also features a fantastic pool and a guest house.

Let’s talk about the main part of this Ranch-style house first.

There are gorgeous views of the backyard and pool, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a powder bath. and everything has been updated. We are not just talking about cosmetic appeal here. Over the last three years, some of the highlights include the installation of new windows and a new roof, attic insulation, and a redesign of the entry.

You might not have thought about the advantages of having a guest house on your property and a pool for anything other than your own enjoyment. However today, both of these features create an opportunity to offset your mortgage.

Nearly 4-in-10 buyers who purchased homes in 2023 say the opportunity to rent out part of their home for extra income while living in it was “very” or “extremely” important to them — up 8% from the previous year, according to a survey by Zillow.

Moneywise, December 9, 2023

We have it on good authority that during the summer, renting out the pool of this Ranch-style house on Swimply certainly covered a few payments.

“The pool is separately fenced in and off to the side of the house. You can have a swim party or rent the pool for others to enjoy,” RE/MAX DFW listing agent Alexa Goodman with the Goodman Real Estate Group said.

The guest house features a kitchenette, full bathroom, and bedroom. If you did not see the recent news, a Dallas judge put a temporary stay on the short-term rental ban, so this is a double win.  

As we are fond of quoting Kevin Harrington, “But wait, there’s more!” This Ranch-style home connects to the NorthavenTrail system from the backyard, which will take you all the way to Harry S. Moss Park. 

Goodman has this 1960s Ranch-style home at 10812 Royal Park Dr. listed for $1.375 million.